Living Thing, the fifth album from Peter Bjorn And John, is a strong indication that the acute pop minds behind 2006 breakthrough record Writer’s Block have much more to give. Despite its spare arrangements and instrumentation, Living Thing incorporates fuller melodies and more intricate sounds, ranging from dub to a sort of Merseybeat gone electro. Peter Bjorn And John are guest editing magnetmagazine.com this week. Read our Q&A with them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r9j5RAqiXI
Peter: Smokey Robinson is maybe my favorite singer ever. All that vulnerability. And also all the great words and melodies. I go back to him all the time. Him and Bob Dylan. I never tire. He is constantly inspiring. Thank you, Smokey! Just watch the live clip of “Ooo Baby Baby” by Robinson and the Miracles, and you will get it.
“Girlfriend” from the upcoming Time Flies When You’re Having Fun (download):
https://magnetmagazine.com/audio/Girlfriend.mp3
